Hurricanes 2023
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Bovidae said in Hurricanes 2023:
A lot of loose forwards, even after moving Delany to lock.
I think 8 is the usual amount isn’t it?
The Hurricanes have selected a 22:16 forwards:backs split while the Blues and Chiefs have gone for 21:17. The balance will differ depending on how versatile the players are within each squad.
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@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I like that squad although I was hoping Sheck might get in for Tosi. I guess Tosi needs more game time at this level he wasn't used much at all last year.
What's the word on Devery?
Prinsep should not be anywhere near the 23. The squad looks great.
I am a bit surprised at no Gibson. If Ardie is at 8 that means Kirifi is the only genuine 7 right?
Devery started the season strong for us last year before getting injured, so he probably gets rewarded despite not playing in the NPC this year.
I'm hoping they use Ardie at 7 so we get to see Ardie and Lakai together. Alternatively, Lakai can also play 7 which he's done a lot of during age-grade rugby.
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@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2023:
Good squad was very suprised they stuck with Tosi though I’m happy they did also shocked Gibson got dropped they seemed to be dribbling all over him when he signed so happy PUJ is staying.
I'm really intrigued to see the Highlanders squad now, to see whether guys like Gibson, O'Reilly and Garden-Bachop end up there.
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Overall I'm stoked with this squad.
I'd have the Crusaders as favourites but I feel the Blues/Canes/Chiefs all look pretty even and can all challenge for the title.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2023:
Good squad was very suprised they stuck with Tosi though I’m happy they did also shocked Gibson got dropped they seemed to be dribbling all over him when he signed so happy PUJ is staying.
I'm really intrigued to see the Highlanders squad now, to see whether guys like Gibson, O'Reilly and Garden-Bachop end up there.
Hooker and loosie are both full. I wouldn't be surprised if Garden-Bachop turns up down there at injury cover for Hunt.
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@Canes4life Yeah will be in mean while not great I think JGB at least adds experience especially to nature the young 10s at the Landers I think I read Apasai had that 3rd hookers position down there.
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@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
@mikey07 I'm a bit disappointed at no Gibson. I thought he was very good for the Canes. Had a hell of a game against the Landers early in the season.
I think Gibson probably lost his spot out of no fault of his own. The Hurricanes had to sign Lakai because he was essentially the best player in the NPC this year and Gibson probably lost out because he was the guy coming off contract.
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@Canes4life much rather have kept Gibson than Princep.
More cover at 7 with Gibson.
We're not light at blindside or 8.
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@Canes4life Interesting a guy like Laubscher who’s unproven gets a contract over Gibson. Though I’m my opinion I think Laubscher looks like a player with alot of potential.
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The other location JGB could end up is Moana Pasifika. He would be eligible for Samoa?
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@SouthernMann I hope he does. I think he'd be a good pick up for them.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
So Tosi is the 6th prop, Devery is the third hooker, and Gibson has been dropped.
That squad is strong and I think we can definitely win the title. Need to keep key players fit though.
Happy that Tyler has been kept. Gibson is a bit ordinary. And there are three+ 7 options now including Lakai & Savea
Disappointing for Sheck but the other young wellington prop (Siale Lauaki) might replace Franks in 2024
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Linking the team to the first post
Forwards: Xavier Numia (Wellington), Pouri Rakete-Stones (Hawke's Bay), Pasilio Tosi (Bay of Plenty), Tyrel Lomax ( Ta$man), Owen Franks (Canterbury), Tevita Mafileo (Bay of Plenty), Asafo Aumua (Wellington), Dane Coles (Wellington), Jacob Devery (Hawke’s Bay), James Blackwell (Wellington), Dominic Bird (Wellington), Isaia Walker-Leawere (Hawke's Bay), Justin Sangster (Bay of Plenty), Caleb Delany (Wellington), Devan Flanders (Hawke's Bay), Reed Prinsep (Canterbury), TK Howden (Manawatū), Brayden Iose (Manawatū), Du’Plessis Kirifi (Wellington), Tyler Laubscher (Manawatū), Ardie Savea (Wellington), Peter Lakai (Wellington).
Backs: TJ Perenara (Wellington), Cam Roigard (Counties Manukau), Jamie Booth (North Harbour), Aidan Morgan (Wellington), Brett Cameron (Manawatū), Jordie Barrett (Taranaki), Peter Umaga-Jensen (Wellington), Riley Higgins (Wellington), Billy Proctor (Wellington), Bailyn Sullivan (Waikato), Salesi Rayasi (Auckland), Julian Savea (Wellington), Kini Naholo (Taranaki), Dan Sinkinson (Waikato), Ruben Love (Wellington), Josh Moorby (Northland).
Major gains: Brett Cameron (Japan), Kini Naholo (Crusaders).
Moving on: Scott Scrafton (Italy), Jackson Garden-Bachop (Japan), Pepesana Patafilo (Crusaders), Wes Goosen (Scotland).
